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Colony Becomes Fastest 2026 Release to Pass Three Million Admissions

Clearing its break-even has delivered profitable returns for distributor Showbox, spurring international sales after a Cannes Midnight Screenings premiere.

Overview

  • Colony, which hit the three-million admissions mark on May 30, has reached roughly 3.47 million cumulative admissions and continues to hold the No. 1 spot in South Korea.
  • Korean Film Council data show the film grossed about $24.8 million domestically, making it the second-highest grosser of 2026 so far behind The King’s Warden.
  • The film drew 971,000 admissions over its second weekend, sustaining rapid momentum that let it surpass its reported breakeven point within ten days of release.
  • Directed by Yeon Sang-ho and led by Jun Ji-hyun, Colony premiered in Cannes’ Midnight Screenings and features a high-profile ensemble that has helped fuel both box-office and festival attention.
  • Showbox reports Colony as part of a string of profitable releases, and the distributor has been advancing international sales to more than 120 territories, a factor that could boost the film’s global revenue beyond its strong domestic run.